RATING: 3 Keys           RESULT: Win           REMAINING: 5:58

Through the magic of the internet, anyone can be a wizard!

A World of Magic is a remote play experience set up in the home of Mystery Motel’s owner as an interim game offer while they are unable to operate their brick and mortar venue. This game is designed specifically to be offered as a live, online experience only and is not available in person. To read our Pro-Tips on how to best enjoy this new Remote Play genre, click here.

As former students of our School of Magic you are required to accomplish a mission of vital importance. Prove what you learnt and help Professor Snailhorn to recover his memory, as he doesn’t remember where he kept the key of the potions classroom.

A World of Magic begins, of course, with a spell. Although considered one of those naughty “unforgivable” curses in the wizarding community, in this case it almost feels appropriate as players take control of Professor Snailhorn in order to find his missing key.

The story plays out as if looking through his eyes, giving players the illusion that they truly are in control of the professor. The camera pans from left to right as Snailhorn examines his surroundings, and his arms move at the bottom of the screen to follow through with the commands the players give him.

A World of Magic is, ahem… heavily inspired by the intellectual property of J.K. Rowling, famed author of a certain series about a wizard boy that will remain nameless.

The entirety of the game takes place at Professor Snailhorn’s small desk. A suitcase on one side and a bookshelf on the other frame a magical mirror in the center. Items such as books and candles can be found scattered around.

What truly brings A World of Magic to life are some of the special moments that happen throughout the game. Boarwarts students will be delighted by the arrival of the daily owl post, be tempted into eating familiar treats, and, if they’re lucky, may just catch a flying key.

While small, A World of Magic has plenty of character. Its miniature scale works to its advantage as a remote play game, allowing players to easily collect and manage items they may need later on right in front of them.

A World of Magic’s puzzles will transport students to a prestigious wizarding school.

Mystery Motel takes full advantage of their remote play platform, employing certain tricks that would never be possible in a physical venue with real live guests. While adults will of course know the science behind some of how this magic happens, a younger audience will be shocked as answers mysteriously reveal themselves, seemingly from thin air!

Being a 45 minute game in such a small space, the puzzles students will encounter are fairly straightforward, making for a seamless experience that doesn’t spend too long on individual tasks.

World of Magic best caters to an audience of families with young children, and that’s not a bad thing. Its story is almost carefree in a sense, straying away from the typical dark scenarios players might be used to encountering in escape games.

Although its scenic is simple, it works well enough for the particular situation. Nearly every item students encounter will be used in some sense, adding to the charm and magic of the game. Its puzzles are straightforward and to the point, encouraging swift progress from one task to another without getting too caught up on individual challenges.

The game is clearly targeted at a younger audience and is certainly successful in engaging that demographic with approachable and fun puzzles. A World of Magic might just be the perfect school for the next generation of escape game enthusiasts!

*Montu, Escape Authority’s VP, Dog Business™ and lead home game correspondent endorses the opinions found within this review.

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Venue: Mystery Motel

Location: Murcia, Spain

Number of Remote Games: 1

GAME SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

Duration: 45 minutes

Capacity: 5 devices

Group Type: Private / You will not be paired with strangers.

Cost: Varies; Prices start at €25 for 1 or 2 devices, up to €45 for 5 devices

We thank Mystery Motel for inviting us to play this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, that in no way impacts the opinion included within this review.